" Erected by the veterans organizations of Bedford County 1973"

"VietNam Veterans
In honor of the men and women of Bedford County who answered the call"

"We remember these who lost their lives in service to their country"

"The elm three which this tablet marks was planted in memory of those Patriots of the Borough of Bedford who gave their lives for the cause of freedom in the Great World War

Future generations will perpetuate the memory of Our Heroes by renewing, ever, at this spot, a memorial elm"

"1890
To all her sons who volunteer to defend and perpetuate the government of these United State Bedford County dedicates this monument July 4 A.D. 1890

Erected in part by the children of the common schools of Bedford County"